Anvil Point
Anvil Point is a coastal point on the south coast of England, in Dorset, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 1.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 16:00 – 18:00
Good (62) — best around 16:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 38 kn around 23:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore32
- Boat34
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore32
- Boat34
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SSE · wind onshore
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 83 | 73 | 68 | 34 | 37 | 6–12kn E | 0.38–0.68m E | 0.21m · 3.6s ESE | 16.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 73 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 3–11kn NW | 0.42–0.70m NE | 0.30m · 3.7s ESE | 16.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 37 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–18kn WSW | 0.76–1.70m SW | 0.61m · 6.0s SW | 16.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 32 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–21kn SW | 0.90–2.00m SW | 0.80m · 6.3s SW | 15.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–26kn WNW | 1.12–2.02m SW | 0.98m · 7.6s SW | 15.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 23 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–27kn WSW | 0.98–2.66m WSW | 0.40m · 7.8s WSW | 15.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 24 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–17kn W | 0.98–2.44m WSW | 1.05m · 7.3s SW | 15.4° |
Nearest town: Swanage (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Anvil Point Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.1 km
- Durlston Country Park — park, 0.6 km
- The Great Globe — monument, 0.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Anvil Point?
Our fishing score for Anvil Point on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Anvil Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:58 AM, 05:52 PM. Low tides: 01:15 AM, 01:42 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Anvil Point?
The mean spring range at Anvil Point is about 1.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Anvil Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:42 AM and sets at 06:01 PM. The moon rises at 04:28 PM and sets at 02:58 AM.